Mumbai, Maharashtra (April 4, 2025): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning at 4:25 p.m. on Friday, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and light rain in Mumbai. Gusty winds between 30 and 40 kmph are expected at isolated places in the city over the next three to four hours. Residents are advised to take precautions while stepping out. The city woke up to humid conditions on Friday, April 4. Scattered showers earlier in the week have contributed to rising humidity levels. On Thursday, Mumbai recorded a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 31 degrees. Morning humidity was at 43 per cent.
Read Also | Unseasonal Rain in Maharashtra: Lightning Strikes Kill 4 in Vidarbha, Destroys CropsMeanwhile, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Thursday evening. Thunderstorms, lightning, and isolated hailstorms provided relief to residents. According to the IMD, Shivajinagar recorded 7.5 mm of rainfall by 8:30 p.m., while Pashan received 21 mm. The showers were caused by cumulonimbus cloud formations that developed over the city and its suburbs around 4 p.m.A strong thunderstorm hit the Chakan region. Pashan, Baner, Bavdhan, Katraj, and Sinhgad Road received moderate rainfall. Shivajinagar, Koregaon Park, Chinchwad, and central Pune had light showers. Hailstorms were reported in Baner and Bavdhan. The heavy rain caused power outages and trees to fall in many areas. The Pune Fire Department recorded 11 tree fall incidents. Two vehicles were damaged in Hadapsar and Kumthekar Road. In Bavdhan, a tree fell on an electric distribution point, leading to a power failure.